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Samsung has unveiled a global partnership with the BTS' 'Arirang' World Tour, a massive comeback tour that marks the K-pop boy group's return after years away. BTS and ARMYs have built a cultural movement that brings everyone together to celebrate self-expression and connection through music, resulting in a global impact that fosters authentic shared experiences – values that resonate deeply with Samsung's Galaxy brand philosophy.
By harnessing the power of music and technology, this partnership empowers fans to capture special moments and share them with the world. "Samsung believes that technology enriches everyday experiences," said Stephanie Choi, EVP and Head of the Mobile Marketing Center, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. "Through this collaboration, Galaxy will serve as a bridge connecting artists and the audience, enabling people to experience concert moments more meaningfully and preserve and share those memories for longer."
Building on Galaxy's vision of meaningful, connected experiences, Samsung reimagines the traditional concert viewing experience by enabling fans to emotionally engage with the boys and their performances in more immersive ways. In particular, the Galaxy S26 Ultra camera captures memorable moments from live performances, allowing the audience around the world to relive and share the experience, bringing the energy and emotion of the concert into their everyday lives.
"Fans are at the heart of everything we do, shaping our music and journey together with us," said Lee Jae-sang, CEO of HYBE. "Through this partnership with Samsung Electronics, we hope fans can experience concerts more vividly and create lasting memories."
The BTS' 'Arirang' World Tour will begin in Goyang, South Korea, and continue in major cities around the world through 2027. As part of the world tour, an exclusive 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SEOUL' is taking place in Seoul from now to 19th April, including a range of Galaxy-powered immersive experiences to major landmarks across the city.
ARMYs can explore the Galaxy S26 series through interactive activities, including a stamp rally at Samsung's Gangnam store and creating self-made stickers using the Galaxy AI-powered Creative Studio. Participants who complete the activities are eligible to receive prizes, including limited-edition 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SEOUL' merchandise.
In line with the spring season this April, Nobu Kuala Lumpur is offering a special Japanese Sakura-inspired menu: the Hanami Bento Box, a limited-time culinary experience inspired by the Japanese tradition of Hanami – the appreciation of cherry blossom season.
Thoughtfully curated by the culinary team, the Hanami Bento Box showcases a harmonious selection of Nobu's signature flavours, blending delicate Japanese ingredients with the brand's distinctive contemporary style.
The experience begins with a trio of cold starters, featuring Seared Tuna with Seaweed Salad, Whitefish Tiradito, and Saba Zushi, offering refreshing textures and vibrant flavours that set the tone for the meal.
Carefully crafted hot dishes including Sakura Ebi, Edamame Kakiage, Monaka Wagyu Tartare with Truffle Aioli, Grilled Grouper with Yuzu Olive Dry Kanzuri, and Hotaru Ika New Style, highlights premium ingredients and refined Japanese techniques.
To conclude the experience, guests can indulge in a trio of desserts inspired by the flavours of spring: Sakura Leave Mochi, Chimaki Azuki, and a delicate Sakura Cheesecake, offering a lightly sweet finish to the seasonal menu.
The Hanami Bento Box Menu is available for a limited time at RM300++ per person, offering diners a chance to savour the spirit of spring through a carefully composed tasting experience. Rooted in the beauty of Japanese seasonal traditions, the Hanami Bento Box reflects Nobu's philosophy of celebrating ingredients at their peak while delivering a memorable dining journey.
With China's rapidly growing entertainment industry, aside from rising Chinese actors, we're also seeing a group of outstanding new generation actresses on the rise. We're already quite familiar with popular actresses like Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, and Liu Yifei, but beautiful fresh faces like Tian Xiwei, Lu Yuxiao, and Zhou Ye with impressive acting abilities are slowly creating their own mark in the Chinese entertainment world.
They've got the talent, the charisma, and the kind of screen presence that makes you cancel weekend plans to watch more of them on screen. Ahead, here's a list of some of the rising Chinese actresses that you need to get to know.
Known for her adorable visuals, bright appearance, and lively, natural acting style, Tian Xiwei became well-known thanks to her roles in several hit dramas such as "New Life Begins", "Romance on the Farm", and "Guardians of the Dafeng". She began to gain wider recognition and recently gained attention due to her performance as Fan Changyu in the latest historical romance hit, "Chasing Jade", in which she starred with actor Zhang Linghe.
Lu Yuxiao caught attention after starring in various epic and romantic dramas, including the 2025 period-fantasy "Love in the Clouds" alongside actor Hou Minghao. In 2022, she starred in "See You Tomorrow" and "Time and Him Are Just Right", strengthening her image as a young actress with great potential in the romance and fantasy genres. Her newest project is the urban drama "Love between Lines", in which he starred with actor Chen Xingxu.
Often described as a 'nation's first love', Zhang Ruonan has become a familiar presence in romance and coming-of-age dramas. Thanks to her pure visuals and natural acting, she stepped into a spotlight all her own recently with her portrayal of Wen Yifan in the highly popular 2025 drama "The First Frost". Her upcoming romance series include "I Live in Your Time", which she will be co-starring with actor Wang Anyu.
Zhang Jingyi found global fame through the 2022 romance drama "Lighter and Princess". She also ventured into the film world through "Love Will Tear Us Apart" in 2021, marking the expansion of her career from television to the big screen, showcasing her versatility as an actress. In recent years, she captured attention through her roles as strong female leads in "Blossom of Adversity" and "The Legend of Zang Hai".
Best known for her roles in the films "Better Days" and "Moments We Shared", and the drama series "Word of Honor", "Back From The Brink", and "Love Me Love My Voice", Zhou Ye has quickly become a leading figure among China's new generation of female stars. Last year, she gained wider recognition for her portrayal as a female general in "Legend of the Female General", in which she starred with actor Cheng Lei.
In 2023, Wang Churan gained widespread attention after acting alongside actor Yang Yang in the romance drama "Fireworks of My Heart". Known for her elegant visuals, her acting credits also range from emotional epics to romantic comedies. She is best known for her roles in "Are You the One" and most recently the period-fantasy, "How Dare You!?", alongside co-star Cheng Lei. Her upcoming series include "Overdo", which she will be co-starring with actor Zhang Linghe.
Creative technology company SQNXR today announces the Asia launch of XINEMARTE, a first-of-its-kind immersive cinematic art platform that transforms traditional cinema spaces into curated audio-visual art experiences. The full rollout scheduled start from Q2 2026, with an anticipated debut from May onwards in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea, followed by additional markets including Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and China.
Jazzy Group of Companies, headed by CEO Joanne Goh and founder of the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest), has been appointed as the exclusive sales representative for XINEMARTE across Asia, leveraging the group's extensive network in the region's cinema and exhibition sectors.
Addressing a Market Gap
As cinema operators across Asia seek alternative programming to drive off-peak attendance and attract new audience segments, XINEMARTE offers a turnkey solution that transforms existing theatrical infrastructure into premium immersive art venues. The platform enables cinemas to tap into the rapidly growing experiential entertainment market without significant capital investment in new facilities.
About SQNXR
SQNXR is a creative technology company specialising in immersive audio-visual experiences across multiple sectors. The company's portfolio includes tour visuals for international artists such as Honey Dijon and CamelPhat, commercial art-driven campaigns for major retail destinations including mall and billboard installations for Central Group in Thailand, and high-end residential audio-visual installations designed to enhance mood and wellness in luxury living environments. XINEMARTE represents SQNXR's expansion into the cinematic exhibition space.
Purpose-Built for Cinema
XINEMARTE is not simply art projected onto a theatre screen—it is content specifically created for the cinematic immersive theatre experience. SQNXR Creative Director Ray Tijssen's previous installations utilised Samsung's flagship The Wall display technology paired with audiophile Acoustic Avant Garde sound systems. With XINEMARTE, he now harnesses the full potential of theatrical cinema screens and Dolby Atmos / surround sound systems, crafting audio-visual works native to these environments.
Conceived as a time-based cinematic presentation language, XINEMARTE is embedded into exhibition experiential design, allowing cinematic works to inhabit cinema and gallery spaces without conforming to traditional narrative structures.
The platform offers:
Seated immersive viewing in 20–25 minute presentation cycles
Clear temporal entry points, enabling fluid audience movement
Bi-weekly content refresh with both family-friendly and adult-focused programming
The Creative Director
Ray Tijssen, also known as 0010×0010, serves as Creative Director of SQNXR. A Netherlands-born audio-visual artist based in Los Angeles, Ray is internationally recognised for his work across immersive visual installations, sound design, and AI-driven image systems. His work has been exhibited at MOCA Bangkok, W1 London, and TODA Dubai.
"Cinema infrastructure is underutilised for significant portions of the day," says Joanne Goh, CEO of Jazzy Group. "XINEMARTE allows operators to activate those spaces with premium experiential content that appeals to audiences who might never attend a traditional film screening. We see enormous potential across the region."
"We've spent years perfecting immersive experiences for the world's most demanding environments—from stadium tours to luxury residences," says Ray Tijssen. "Cinemas offer something unique: purpose-built spaces for collective audio-visual immersion. XINEMARTE is designed from the ground up to exploit that potential."
The ExperienceXINEMARTE presents a non-linear cinematic encounter where each viewing is complete yet ever-changing, encouraging repeat visits. The experience operates simultaneously as both spatial installation and cinematic experience, moving fluidly between gallery and cinema contexts. Rather than positioning technology as spectacle, the platform foregrounds curatorial intent—approaching cinema as time, light, rhythm, and emotional architecture.
In selected markets, Jazzy Group will present Algorithmic Organisms 2.0 × XINEMARTE, an integrated exhibition featuring Ray Tijssen's generative audio-visual art project alongside the XINEMARTE platform. Further details will be announced with individual market launches.
MIDO introduces the Multifort 8 One Crown in a new version with a sporty, contemporary aesthetic enhanced by a refined two-tone scheme. It features a rose gold-coloured octagonal bezel, echoed on the central links of the bracelet. The play of light on the polished and satin-finished surfaces highlights its assured architecture. Its dial is in matt black decorated with horizontal lines – a Multifort signature – and rose gold-coloured indexes and hands.
The exemplar of MIDO's oldest collection, launched in 1934, the Multifort 8 One Crown embodies the very best of Swiss watchmaking. Super-LumiNova® for perfect readability at night, stainless steel for exceptional durability and the remarkable Caliber 80 as its mechanical heart. Its movement is synonymous with precision, featuring an innovative Nivachron™ balance spring, combined with a power reserve of up to 80 hours. The perfect watch to make a statement in the urban jungle.
An urban, structural style
The eight facets of the Multifort 8 One Crown's bezel accentuate a face that bears a unique identity. Forged in rose gold-coloured PVD-coated stainless steel, its surfaces capture the light, contrasting with the black dial whose decorative horizontal lines add depth. A white minute track ensures perfectly accurate time reading. Treated in the same warm shade as the bezel and coated with white Super-LumiNova®, the polished and satin-finished indexes and tri-faceted hands further enhance readability. The practical date function appears at 3 o'clock, in black on a white background. Atop it all sits a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on 2 sides.
The two-tone steel bracelet is a significant aesthetic element of the Multifort 8 One Crown. The bi-coloured alternation between the satin-finished surfaces is a captivating and distinctive feature. Its folding clasp and quick-change system underscore the model's sporty versatility.
State-of-the-art technology
The Multifort 8 One Crown is powered by the illustrious Caliber 80. The decorations on this superb automatic movement are visible through the transparent case back: oscillating weight decorated with Côtes de Genève – a signature of Swiss watchmaking – and engraved with the MIDO logo.
Its power reserve lasts up to 80 hours when not worn and is automatically wound by movement – a major asset for exploring the city. Its Nivachron™ balance spring offers the ultimate resistance to shocks and magnetism. The result: ultra-precise timekeeping, always. It also offers superior water resistance of up to 10 bar (100 m/330 ft), to accompany every movement with elegance and confidence.
And does the Multifort have character? Naturally – and the Multifort 8 One Crown's octagonal geometry only amplifies it. Urban, sporty, robust, ultra-precise, it combines Swiss technology and exquisite style with its new two-tone scheme.
Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Johor Bahru, marking the brand's debut in Bandar Seri Alam, Johor. The hotel introduces the brand's signature blend of stylish comfort and reliable essentials to one of Johor Bahru's key commercial districts.
Strategically located in Bandar Seri Alam, the hotel provides convenient access to several major industrial and logistics hubs including the Pasir Gudang Industrial Area, Tanjung Langsat Industrial Complex, and Port of Tanjung Langsat. The hotel is approximately a 35-minute drive from Senai International Airport and around 30 minutes from Johor Bahru City Centre, making it well-positioned for business travellers visiting the region.
"Johor continues to strengthen its position as an important economic hub in southern Malaysia," said Ramesh Jackson, Regional Vice President – Indonesia & Malaysia, Marriott International. "The opening of Four Points by Sheraton Johor Bahru reflects Marriott International's continued expansion in key business destinations in Malaysia, and we are pleased to introduce the trusted Four Points experience to travellers visiting this vibrant market."
Four Points by Sheraton Johor Bahru features 150 guest rooms, including Twin, King and Three-Bedroom Duplex categories, designed to provide comfort and functionality for both short and extended stays. The hotel brings together the best of both worlds, where international standards meet the warmth of local culture, offering travellers ease, convenience and value in a setting that reflects the character of Johor. Premium and Duplex Rooms located on higher floors offer enhanced amenities, while select rooms also feature private balconies or patios that provide additional space for relaxation.
Dining options include The Mesh, an all-day dining restaurant designed with a semi-open kitchen and live cooking stations. The restaurant offers a contemporary setting with both indoor and alfresco seating, serving Malaysian and international favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests may also unwind at The Mesh Bar, a relaxed lobby venue serving coffee, cocktails, light bites and grab-and-go options, including the brand's signature Best Brews™ programme featuring curated craft beers and coffee.
The hotel offers a range of facilities for business and leisure travellers including a 24-hour fitness centre, a swimming pool, and a series of flexible meeting and event spaces. The Wau Merak Grand Ballroom, spanning 1,139 square metres, can accommodate up to 800 guests in banquet style-seating, making it one of the largest event venues in Bandar Seri Alam. Additional meeting rooms provide versatile settings for corporate meetings, conferences and social events.
"We are excited to welcome guests to Four Points by Sheraton Johor Bahru and introduce the brand's reliable and welcoming hospitality to Bandar Seri Alam," said Kenneth Priyantha, General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Johor Bahru. "With its well-appointed rooms, flexible meeting facilities and thoughtful amenities, Four Points by Sheraton Johor Bahru offers travellers a convenient place to stay, connect and recharge while visiting Johor."
Johor Bahru continues to grow as a gateway city linking Malaysia and Singapore, supported by strong manufacturing, logistics and education sectors. Bandar Seri Alam has developed into an important township in the region, home to universities, industrial zones and established residential communities, making it an increasingly attractive destination for business and travel.
The hotel participates in Marriott Bonvoy – the award-winning travel program from Marriott International – allowing members to earn and redeem points for their stay at the new hotel, and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization that allows them to travel with peace of mind.
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Look, we've all been in a three-person group chat where one friend decides to dissociate, perform mitosis, and suddenly there are two accounts for the same person in the thread. Voila! There are four of us now going to Japan. No? Just us? Cool.
That's exactly the chaotic, slightly unhinged energy that "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice" taps into. In BenDavid Grabinski's latest Disney+ romp, crime lords and time travel collide inside what essentially feels like a four-person group chat that should not exist. And honestly? Say less. This is one of the more purely fun streaming originals in a while.
Source: 20th Century Studios | Eiza Gonzalez, James Marsden & Vince Vaughn in "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice"
It's the kind of high-concept, low-sanity premise that someone would've had a field day with, specifically by mashing together pulpy genre tropes with something weirdly heartfelt. Think "Innerspace" meets "Back to the Future", filtered through rapid-fire "Gilmore Girls"-style debates and set to a Billy Joel needle drop.
For starters, the ilm kicks off at a homecoming party for the perfectly named Jimmy Boy (Jimmy Tatro). And we do have to ask: if anyone else had been cast, would they also be [Insert Name] Boy? Jason Momoa as Jason Boy? Timothée Chalamet as Timothée Boy? The possibilities are endless…
Source: 20th Century Studios | James Marsden & Vince Vaughn in "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice"
Anyway, Jimmy Boy (we will never get tired of saying that) is the son of crime boss Sosa (Keith David), freshly out of prison after eight years. Sosa is thrilled. Vengeful. Vibrating with chaotic dad energy. Because there's a rat in his organisation, and he wants blood.
To help out with extermination services, enter Nick (Vince Vaughn), Sosa's top guy, who comes up with the absolute worst-best plan: frame his friend Quick Draw Mike (James Marsden) as the snitch. Why Mike? mainly because Mike is sleeping with Nick's wife, Alice (Eiza González). It's a classic love triangle setup—until the movie gleefully derails it within minutes.
Suddenly, Mike is contacted to capture a target… and that target is Nick.
Source: 20th Century Studios | Eiza Gonzalez, James Marsden & Vince Vaughn in "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice"
Not Future Nick—the one who hired him—but Present Nick. The very man who is about to set him up.
Because it turns out Mike was contacted by Future Nick, who's travelled back six months using a machine built by a wildly enthusiastic mad scientist, Symon (Ben Schwartz), to stop everything from going wrong. His plan? Use Mike to intercept his past self before the betrayal and the inevitable fallout can happen.
However, there is one problem. Future Nick immediately kills Symon upon arrival—mid-singalong to "Why Should I Worry?" from "Oliver & Company," no less—so there are no second chances. No recalibrations. Just one shot to fix the timeline before it collapses in on itself.
Source: 20th Century Studios | Eiza Gonzalez in "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice"
Surely, it's a deeply cruel meta-joke for "Sonic the Hedgehog" fans. You've got James Marsden and Ben Schwartz in the same movie, and yet… no scenes together. No Donut Lord and Sonic reunion. Just Schwartz, dead on the floor. Brutal.
So, what would you do with time travel? Invest early? Fix your biggest mistake? Win the lottery? For Nick, it's much simpler and much sadder. Simply. Guilt.
In the six months after Mike's death, Nick realises that framing his best friend over a relationship he had already emotionally checked out of was a devastating mistake. So yes, in a strange way, he is the Terminator: a mob enforcer sent back in time, not to kill but to protect.
Source: 20th Century Studios | Keith David in "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice"
Vince Vaughn absolutely thrives here. Much like in "Freaky," where he leaned fully into a bizarre premise of swapping a consciousness with a teenage girl, Vaughn embraces the dual role with surprising precision. Present Nick is fast-talking, defensive, and just a little too comfortable with bad decisions. Future Nick, on the other hand, carries the quiet weight of regret—and watching Vaughn bounce off himself ends up being one of the film's biggest strengths.
Meanwhile, in a world filled with names like Roid Rage Ryan (Lewis Tan), Dumbass Tony (Arturo Castro), and Jackie Napalm, the only remotely sane person is Quick Draw Mike. Marsden brings his usual effortless charm—the same energy he's perfected in the "Sonic" films and "Paradise" and grounds the chaos just enough for everything to work. The stakes are absurdly high (if Mike dies, the mission fails), but somehow, everyone is still having the time of their lives.
Source: 20th Century Studios | James Marsden in "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice"
Case in point: a genuinely hilarious scene where two versions of Nick and their intended victim take a break to debate Rory's best boyfriend in "Gilmore Girls." Present Nick pretends he only watches it because Alice does. Future Nick immediately caves. He loves the show. Mike? He binged all seven seasons in two weeks just to impress Alice. Watching hitmen argue Dean vs. Jess while trying to prevent a murder is exactly the kind of unhinged specificity this movie nails.
But the real MVP in here is Jimmy Boy. Heir to a criminal empire, face of a himbo, brain permanently stuck somewhere between confidence and confusion. Tatro basically channels his "22 Jump Street" energy, and it works perfectly. Paired with Keith David, who is clearly having an illegal amount of fun as Sosa, the dynamic is explosive. Sosa will be laying out some talk, only for Jimmy Boy to derail the entire conversation because he doesn't understand a single word. He just doesn't understand the concept of rats… in the underworld.
Source: 20th Century Studios | Jimmy Tatro in "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice"
At one point, after a full-blown bloodbath, he genuinely protests: "Oh come on, you killed the DJ?" That's Jimmy Boy in a nutshell. Not dangerous because he's smart. Yet, unpredictable because he isn't. Honestly, we're just impressed the title isn't even longer. By the third act, we were halfway expecting it to be rebranded as Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice & Jimmy. Alas, they probably had to save some ink for the poster.
By the time we get a needle drop of Oasis's "Don't Look Back in Anger" kicks in, the film's core message lands cleanly. This is a story about regret, about second chances, and about trying to fix what you broke—even if it requires duplicating yourself to do it. The step-printing effects scattered throughout visually echo that chaos, reinforcing the idea that time and identity are slightly out of sync.
Source: 20th Century Studios | Eiza Gonzalez & James Marsden in "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice"
And in the end, that's what makes "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice" work. It's messy, playful, a little ridiculous, and surprisingly heartfelt.
It's the kind of movie that feels like an after, after, after party, as the film puts it. And more importantly, one you actually want to stay at, even if you have to say the title five times fast just to get through the door.
"Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice" is currently streaming on Disney+.
The Review
3.5Score
A high-concept, low-sanity riot that feels like a three-person group chat performing literal mitosis. It's the only movie where you'll get a visceral mob hit followed immediately by a scholarly debate on Rory Gilmore's dating life. If you've ever wanted to see Vince Vaughn play a "Friendly Terminator" while James Marsden plays the only sane man in a room full of himbos, this is your after, after, after party.
Jazzy Group of Companies, headed by CEO Joanne Goh and founder of the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest), has been appointed as the exclusive sales representative for XINEMARTE across Asia, leveraging the group's extensive network in the region's cinema and exhibition sectors.
